Brick Pavers: 5 Areas and Features Where They Are Used in the Madison, WI Area

When it comes to the right paving material for any outdoor living space look no further than brick pavers. Whether you want a modern or traditional look, bricks deliver with a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and colors to choose from (including traditional “brick red” of course). Here’s some great inspiration for brick pavers: five areas and features where they are used in the Madison, WI area can inspire your next landscape renovation.

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Around the Swimming Pool

Every swimming pool is a center of attention. The space surrounding the swimming pool - the pool deck - is essential for safety as well as keeping the pool and its surroundings clean. Brick pavers make wonderful selections to any pool deck. They will hold strong for years. The earthy hues of brick pavers look great when contrasted with the blue tones of the pool water as well as the dark green of Midwestern plant life. Brick pavers also naturally have a slip-resistant texture that is especially helpful around the swimming pool, a place with lots of excess surface water.

Walkways

Walkways are an essential element of any outdoor living space as they are transitional areas that prevent landscaping from being trampled. Walkways need to be safe and accessible for everyone, no matter the age or walking ability. Brick pavers come in a variety of sizes and textures. You can choose flagstone-inspired textured pavers for a surefooted grip with visual interest; smooth, sleek modern granite-like pavers for easy rolling for anyone in a wheelchair; or traditional brick pavers that meander gently through the landscape.

The Patio

A patio can be entirely built using brick pavers. And this doesn’t necessarily mean traditional brick, either, although this style is absolutely timeless. Pavers come in a variety of sizes and laying patterns, which means these paving materials can be arranged in any number of predictable or “random” patterns which make the space all the more special and attractive.

Raised Masonry Planters and Other Vertical Elements

Tending to a garden is one of the best parts of being a homeowner, yet it isn’t always the easiest task. Raised masonry planters make gardening much easier as well as give the smaller and more delicate plants more visual prominence. Most (not all) brick pavers can be installed vertically as well as horizontally to beautifully integrate the planters and continue your masonry themes throughout the outdoor living space. You can build masonry planters out of a different material and use brick pavers as accents or borders.

Other vertical elements - retaining walls, pillars, and the walls of an outdoor kitchen - can also be constructed with brick pavers as a veneer. Be sure to check with your landscape designer to choose pavers that can be installed as a veneer (some are too heavy for this application).

The Driveway

If you want to give your driveway real presence, choose brick pavers. These will need to be rated for vehicular use. Traditional chunky bricks are perfect for this application, though there are many beautiful styles that don’t look like brick - such as flagstone-inspired or brushed concrete brick pavers - that give you plenty of options.

Some brick pavers can be installed on a permeable base. This innovative solution allows surface water to seep into the spaces between pavers, keeping your driveway (or walkway, patio, and pool deck) drier and safer.

If you’re concerned about snow plows damaging your beautiful pavers, you can install a snowmelt/driveway heating system that will virtually eliminate the need for plowing or shoveling. You can even do the same under your walkway and patio to make your outdoor spaces more welcoming in the colder months.

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